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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Sharing the stage with century-old icons marks a new milestone for Pop Mart.

After appearing at Macy’s parade, how far can Pop Mart go in the US?

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

As globalization fractures, Hau Leung Lee argues that sustainability and regional resilience should replace efficiency as trade’s guiding principles.

The world’s supply chains are splitting, but this expert says that may not be a bad thing

Photo of the Yangpu International Container Port, located in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou, Hainan.

The tropical southern island becomes a testing ground for Xi's liberalization ambitions amid tariff turmoil.

China chases economic rally with giant Hainan free trade port

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Meituan | KrASIA

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

“What we worry about is the dangers that arise when employees receive orders.” said HE Renqing, the logistics team leader of Meituan (美团).

The process of food delivery services- Worries of texting while riding

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Meituan-Dianping is slowly gaining popularity in ride-hailing

Does a monopoly lead to worse user experience?

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Plus, ComfortDelGro acquires Dial-a-Cab. The number of Amazon Prime members tops 100 million.

KrASIA daily: Baidu teams up with Meituan-Dianping, launching self-driving food delivery in China soon

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China’s Meituan-Dianping could potential also invest in Swiggy again. In February, Meituan, along with Naspers, had just shelled out $100 million for Swiggy.

Deals | Talks of Investment by Coatue into Swiggy, the Revolution to the Way India Eats

The deal would be made in 65% cash and 35% Meituan equities.

Deals | Meituan Acquires Bike-sharing Startup Mobike to Keep Diversifying Business

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The company is reportedly seeking a $60 valuation and a duo-listing in Hong Kong and China.

Meituan-Dianping in Talks with Banks for HK IPO, Piling up Cash to Challenge Didi Chuxing Monopoly

Empowering mom-and-pop stores can be accomplished only when quality goods are supplied and efficient transaction is guaranteed.

Deals | Meituan-Dianping Leads FMCG B2B Platform Zskuaixiao.com's $32.6M Round

Deals | Meituan-Dianping Leads FMCG B2B Platform Zskuaixiao.com&#8217;s $32.6M Round

Meituan-Dianping claims to have nabbed one-third of the ride-hailing market in Nanjing and Shanghai.

Is Meituan-Dianping Posing Serious Threat to Didi?

Meituan-Dianping Encroaches on Didi Chuxing by Launching Ride-Hailing Service in Shanghai

Didi Chuxing is reportedly launching a food-delivery service to fight back.